Light and sturdy TrackStand relaunches on Kickstarter

The TrackStand, a light folding stand that props the bike up by the rear triangle, is once again seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter after initially failing to reach its target back in 2016.

Since it was first launched, the TrackStand has been used around the world at cycling and triathlon events by pro teams, and due to continued high levels of interest, creators Od Designs decided to re-launch their Kickstarter campaign to get it into full commercial production. 

The stand has been designed to be light and easily folded, yet strong and sturdy enough to hold even heavy bikes. It supports the bicycle at the chain stay and seat stay with two nylon hooks.

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From watching the video, it looks secure enough to keep the bike stable while cleaning, and there’s enough clearance to be able to spin the cranks so you can check the gear indexing or oil the chain.

Multiple TrackStands can even be linked together so you can use them for storing bikes in a garage, displaying bikes at a show or arranging team race bikes before or after an event. It's made from 6063-T6 aluminium with nylon frame yokes and pivot hinges made from sturdy galvanised steel. Weighing a claimed 720g, it can support a 16kg downhill mountain bike with ease.

The TrackStand was created when Yorkshire-based company Od Designs was approached by Specialized team mechanic and Ireland Track Team coach Sandy Gilchrist who was searching for a suitable bike stand to use at track events. 

The funding campaign is running until 2nd May, and Od Designs are seeking £25,000 in total. You can provide support, with a £27 pledge getting you a limited edition TrackStand finished in a bronze anodised finish. Provided it hits the target (it has so far raised £1,905 with 34 days remaining), the stands will be available in July 2018. Link to the Kickstarter page is here.